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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Suggesting Options

Here you will learn some English words related to suggesting options such as "receptive", "tacit", and "volunteer".

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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
rather
[interjection]

‌used as a positive response to a suggestion or question

Ex: So, you agree that was the best concert this year?
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receptive
[Adjective]

open to listening or considering suggestions and new ideas

Ex: The company 's culture encourages employees to be receptive to feedback and continuous improvement .
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the quality of being open to new ideas and suggestions

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the quality of being able or inclined to accept new ideas, suggestions, or perspectives

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road map
[noun]

a thorough plan devised to aid progress toward a goal

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to say
[Verb]

to suggest an example or assume something to be the case

Ex: You could finish reading a 300-page book in , let 's say, a week if you read 50 pages a day .
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say
[interjection]

‌used to draw someone's attention to one's remark or comment

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to slate
[Verb]

to appoint someone for a particular job, position, etc.

Ex: The committee slated John for the position of CEO .
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to submit
[Verb]

to formally present something, such as a proposal or document, to someone in authority for review or decision

Ex: After reviewing the documents , he was ready to submit them to the board .
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to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The committee suggested changes to the draft proposal .
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sure thing
[phrase]

something that is guaranteed

Ex: He assured them , "Sure thing, " when they asked if he could join them for dinner .
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tacit
[Adjective]

suggested or understood without being verbally expressed

Ex: The manager 's tacit disapproval was apparent through his lack of encouragement .
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tacitly
[Adverb]

without using explicit verbal communication

Ex: He tacitly confirmed his attendance by showing up at the meeting .
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‌to begin to understand or accept an idea, suggestion, or problem

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tell you what
[sentence]

used to introduce or emphasize a point, opinion, idea, or suggestion

Ex: Tell you what, the best way to learn is through practice and experience.
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to formulate a hypothesis to explain something, often as a starting point for further investigation or study

Ex: Based on market trends , the company has theorized that launching a new product line would attract a wider customer base .
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the act or process of forming or presenting facts and ideas about something

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to state or suggest something without being asked or told

Ex: They asked her to volunteer her advice as a mentor for new employees .
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what about
[phrase]

used for making a suggestion

Ex: What about taking a walk to clear our minds ?
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used to say that the matter that was being talked about should be done without hesitation because there is no reason to delay it any longer

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why not
[phrase]

used to present a suggestion or an alternative

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you never know
[sentence]

used to say that even if the happening of something is unlikely, it is not impossible

Ex: Sometimesyou never know who you 'll meet and what opportunities will come your way .
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you said it
[Adverb]

said to express agreement with someone's suggestion

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